Micronesia

- Made up of hundreds of small islands.
- Made up of 8 nation-states and territories http://www.mapsouthpacific.com/pacific/i...
- Languages: English, Ulithian, Woleaian, Yapese, Pohnpeian, Kosraean, and Chuukese, plus Chamorro, Tanapag and Carolinian
- Popular diving destination.
- Population: 111,000 http://www.flagsinformation.com/micrones...
- Area: 720km² http://www.flagsinformation.com/micrones...

Micronesia is a collection of hundreds of small island in the South Pacific. It makes up the region west of Polynesia and north of Melanesia, the 2 other areas that make up Oceania. It lies between the Philippines and Hawaii in the North Pacific. Micronesia should not be confused with the Federated State of Micronesia, which is an island nation located within the area of Micronesia.
Countries
- Guam
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Nauru
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Palau
- Wake Island
Geography

Micronesia is made up of many high islands (volcanic peaks) and low islands (atolls).

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Micronesia Weather

Current Conditions

Yap, FM as of Sun, 22 Nov 2009 7:51 pm WMT

Cloudy 82°F(27°C)
	Barometer:	29.78 rising
	Humidity:	80%
	Visibility:	999 mi
	Wind:	ENE 12 mph
	Sunrise:	6:43 am
	Sunset:	6:23 pm

Today's Forecast

Scattered Thunderstorms

High: 88°F (31°C)
Low: 77°F (25°C)
Tomorrow's Forecast

Showers

High: 88°F (31°C)
Low: 78°F (25°C)

Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather (provided by The Weather Channel)

Kiribati Hotels
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Micronesia News
- Missionary from Southern University Killed in Micronesia
  
  Kirstein says the investigation is on-going, but the school does not believe the other 15 Southern students serving in the Micronesian Islands are in danger ... (November 21, 2009)
  WRCB-TV
- Palauan pioneer to be inducted into Scuba Diving Hall of Fame part 1
  
  Francis Toribiong, a native of Palau, Micronesia, will be inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in January 2010. ... (November 20, 2009)
  Examiner.com
- USDA: Glitch with foreign SS numbers is fixed
  
  The Associated Press reported in August on a problem involving numbers issued by the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands ... (November 02, 2009)
  The Associated Press
- Micronesia - GOV - President Mori to Speak on Effects of Guam Buildup on the FSM
  
  ... Buildup and from Senator Rory J. Respicio, Chairperson of the Committee on Rules, Natural Resources, and Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs. ... (November 18, 2009)
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Micronesia Products and Merchandise
- Lonely Planet'S Diving & Snorkeling Guide To Chuuk Lagoon - $19.95
  
  Find the lowest prices on Lonely Planet'S Diving & Snorkeling Guide To Chuuk Lagoon at BizRate. Compare stores & shop for Sports Equipment & Outdoor Gear. Read consumer reviews bef...
  
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- Lonely Planet'S Diving & Snorkeling Guide To Guam & Yap - $16.95
  
  Find the lowest prices on Lonely Planet'S Diving & Snorkeling Guide To Guam & Yap at BizRate. Compare stores & shop for Sports Equipment & Outdoor Gear. Read consumer reviews befor...
  
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- Moon Handbooks Micronesia - $17.95
  
  Amazon.com: Moon Handbooks Micronesia: Neil Levy: Books
  
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- Exploring Micronesia-Island Hopping Across the Pacific - $9.99
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Micronesia Blogs
- Diptera: Lauxaniidae (Insects of Micronesia 14:9) | Insects of Guam
  
  Title, Diptera: Lauxaniidae (Insects of Micronesia 14:9). Publication Type, Journal Article. Year of Publication, 2009. Authors, Sasakawa, Matsuhiro. Journal Title, Micronesica ... (November 14, 2009)
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- BIG SKY CONVECTION: Tropical Cyclone Formation In Micronesia And ...
  
  Tropical Cyclone Formation In Micronesia And Info On November CONVERGENCE! It's been fairly quiet along the Front Range here for the last week or so. Temps have climbed up into the 50's most days this week aside from the occasion coo... (November 21, 2009)
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- Travels Across Micronesia: Saipan and the Commonweath of the ...
  
  Unlike the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republics of Palau and the Marshall Islands, Guam and CNMI are not islands independent of the United States. Guam is a US territory and CNMI is a Commonwealth. And like Hawai'i's Waik... (November 21, 2009)
  travelsacrossmicronesia.blogspot.com
- Best Wreck Diving in the World: Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon, Micronesia ...
  
  Located in between Hawaii and the Philippines, Micronesia consists of over 2000 tiny tropical islands covering over 3 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean. Micronesia is the collective name for the 8 island groups- Guam,... (November 19, 2009)
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Mahalo Answers for Micronesia

What are the eight nation-states in Micronesia ? 3 Answers

Guam Kiribati Marshall Islands Federated States of Micronesia (or simply Micronesia) - Kosrae, Yap, Pohnpei, and Chuuk Nauru Northern Mariana Islands Pala... read more
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